The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing general public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
ISGlobal is seeking a technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities of projects on microplastics exposure. The overall project goal is to conduct data analysis and prepare scientific manuscripts to evaluate human exposure to microplastics and the association with health effects.





KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Literature review, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, oral presentation in meetings and seminars.

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

SKILLS:
- Teamwork.
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Environmental epidemiology
- Metagenomics data analysis
- Biotechnology

LANGUAGE LEVEL:
- Proficiency in English and Spanish.

CONDITIONS:
- Duration: 7 months

📌 Research Technician (Barcelona)
🏢 Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)
📍 Barcelona